Articles from Jeremiah Owyang | Selfgrowth.com

Sobriety is a touchy subject, and bringing up someone's alcoholism is not the kind of discussion that you have over lunch. However, even though it's a difficult subject to approach, in some cases, it's a necessity. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism mentions that in 2015, an ...Views: 191

Everybody gets older sooner or later, and trying to stave off the aging process is like trying to stop the sun from rising and setting every morning and evening. Nevertheless, aging can be a difficult process that isn’t always easy to accept, particularly if you’re feeling unhappy and don’t know ...Views: 249

Seeing the world is something that every individual should experience at some time or another, and more people are slowly but steadily waking up to the realization that solo travel is a wondrous experience worthy of pursuing. Despite the growing interest in solo travel around the globe, however, ...Views: 154

Using high-CBD products may help reduce some of the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. Both of these conditions can be diagnosed in children and adults. For adults, concentrating on work and completing a task from start to finish may be difficult. In children, it may be difficult to sit still, ...Views: 124

If you’ve never heard of the concept of deliberate practice, then allow me to explain. This is an idea that appeared in a book written by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool called ‘Peak,’ and they claim that this will change your life.
The idea is to step outside your comfort zone in a ...Views: 175

We all want to live the dream. We want the fancy cars, big house, no financial worries in the world type of life. The reality is that not many of us actually get to live it. Considering that about 11 million households in the United States fall into millionaire category and there are about ...Views: 297

If you’re looking to jumpstart your next ad campaign and attract a wide, young audience of consumers, your marketing department should be looking at experiential marketing as a solution.
Unlike traditional media which can present advertising to your audience in a very removed way, ...Views: 462

Vaping has seemingly taken over the world, with iconic clouds being blown every which way by people of all ages who have lovingly taken up the hobby. Despite the fact that Vaping is growing in popularity by the day, however, it still often gets a bad rap, especially when it comes to the health ...Views: 459

With the costs of higher education continuing to skyrocket on a virtually daily basis, more young professionals everywhere are turning to trade schools to secure a financially prosperous future. It should come as little surprise that more people are turning to careers as electricians, especially ...Views: 546

Being a salesperson has never been easy; demanding bosses, irritated prospective customers, and fierce competition have always put tremendous amounts of pressure on salesmen and saleswomen to succeed. Thanks to the disruptive nature of many of today’s emerging technologies, too, many salespeople ...Views: 230

Most people have heard a thing or two about today’s most popular cryptocurrencies by now, but many entrepreneurs and small business owners are still in the dark when it comes to the truth behind these impressive digital currencies. Despite the lack of clear information out there, business owners ...Views: 266

Having charges, arrests and convictions on your criminal record for years after you’ve served time, completed a sentence or been released is, well, criminal. But nevertheless, many people struggle with the realities of their criminal record after they’re through with the justice system. Your ...Views: 234

The digital age has arrived, and business owners and savvy managers around the globe are scrambling to stay up to date with the latest technology. Equipping your workers with the trendiest digital tools and arming them with the skills to use them is vitally important for any business, but some ...Views: 244

It’s probably fair to say the average employee is more stringent about finding deals when they’re paying for a trip versus when they’re booking it on company dime. It’s understandable - it’s not their money, and it doesn’t hurt their pocketbook. Many of them see it as an opportunity to splurge, ...Views: 321

Many business are struggling to adapt to the digital age, adjusting their strategies in fits and starts without much success in the long-term. When it comes to formulating a digital marketing strategy or building a positive reputation for themselves online, countless entrepreneurs and small ...Views: 235

Starting a business sounds complicated for most people. In fact, in practice it can be done in a day, but there are a number of legal documents and hurdles small business owners should know about before they begin an endeavor. It’s important to get all your documents in order, paperwork filed ...Views: 289

Many business owners might balk at the prospect of turning their small business into a corporation, seeing it as a burden with a myriad of complex details that aren’t necessary for a small operation. But there are a surprising number of upsides to incorporating your business, and even small ...Views: 282

Many business owners might balk at the prospect of turning their small business into a corporation, seeing it as a burden with a myriad of complex details that aren’t necessary for a small operation. But there are a surprising number of upsides to incorporating your business, and even small ...Views: 276

Starting a small business can feel like a difficult task. While the rules can vary depending on what industry you want to work in and where you live, for the most part, it’s actually a surprisingly simple process that can be completed in less than a day. But you should have a clear idea of what ...Views: 412

With identity theft constantly on the rise, safely protecting your private information can be a lot to ask for these days. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to help protect yourself from falling prey to identity theft. Today, we’re going to discuss 11 simple, yet vitally important ...Views: 318

Every active athlete understands and appreciates the hard work necessary to get out of a workout rut; everyone experiences a moment of doubt sometimes, and needs to be pulled back into the fitness world from a rut, particularly in the winter when things become too cold to bear. Coming back from ...Views: 512

America is not getting enough sleep. Thanks to the stress of work as well as our willingness to distract ourselves with screens, the CDC found in 2016 that 1 in 3 Americans is getting less than the seven hours of recommended sleep. And for athletes, seven hours is nowhere near enough. ...Views: 492

Back pain is no joke, and chronic back pain can leave you functionally disabled. Lower back pain is one of the top causes of disability in the world, and one of the top reasons for people to miss work. The widespread nature of lower back pain has been implicated in the opioid crisis. More than ...Views: 521

In today’s globalized economy, you can’t afford to be stuck with only one language at your disposal. Aspiring young professionals and seasoned market veterans alike are coming to realize the importance of mastering a second or third language, and are relying on these key tips to help them master ...Views: 718

As millions of adults around the globe get on in the years, they begin to work so hard and get so stressed that they find it challenging, or even downright impossible, to increase how happy they are. Growing old shouldn’t force you to suck out all the joy from your life, however; in your old age ...Views: 392

The real estate industry is becoming the de facto home of entrepreneurs hoping to make it big through hard work and determination, but many aspiring newcomers to the practice don’t know where to begin educating themselves to succeed in the market. Luckily for you, those with the grit and ...Views: 294

If you’re a smoker, chances are you want to quit. Some 70 percent of smokers want to, according to US News. But if you’re a smoker, chances are you’re also aware of how powerful nicotine addiction can be. Smoking can be unbelievably difficult to quit, and most people require several attempts to ...Views: 696

Meditation is practiced as an enjoyable hobby and a strict religious practice by millions around the globe, but many still hold doubts when it comes to the benefits of meditation, and are skeptical that it can make a difference in your personal life. The truth, however, is that meditation has ...Views: 570

Regulating your energetic centers is crucial for the vitality of anyone who wants to remain spiritually-pure and physically-healthy, but few know where to start when it comes to balancing your chakras. Luckily, plenty of resources and expert advice exist to help guide you on your quest to ensure ...Views: 808

There are few things lionized more frequently in today’s mass media and general culture than the idea of freely speaking one’s mind. From childhood to old age, we’re often taught that few things should be practiced more freely than your right to speak openly about your opinions, but such ...Views: 1186

Most of the time, we’re raised alongside of the idea that being a jerk won’t get you anywhere; our children are taught that constantly bickering with one another and mouthing off to their elders will get them in trouble, and social norms often dissuade adults from behaving rudely. There’s a ...Views: 385

Keeping your team interested in their work and motivated to complete tasks to the best of their abilities is a complex challenge for any manager. Most workers in the United States - to the tune of 70 percent - are somewhat to entirely disconnected from their jobs, meaning they’re really not ...Views: 514

Ever since we were children, we have been taught about the importance of brainstorming and thinking up about groups together. Many businesses have regular brainstorming sessions, where workers get together and come up with brilliant ideas to improve the company.
But what actually happens at ...Views: 495

Scientists aren’t completely sure why dandruff exists, but it remains a nuisance for millions of people every day. Apparently caused by an immune system’s overreaction to a common fungus, dandruff is white dead skin cells flaking off your scalp. The result can be itchy, uncomfortable and ...Views: 545

No one enjoys interviews. You know heading into most interviews that your chances of getting the job are low as there are so many other qualified applicants out there. You feel nervous going in, and yet you have to appear confident and comfortable as if an interview is as easy as your morning ...Views: 653

There are few things which define a person more than how they react during a crisis. How would Abraham Lincoln or Winston Churchill be remembered if they had reigned during a quiet era of peace? On a less historical level, terrible events such as Hurricane Harvey or the Las Vegas shooting ...Views: 514

When businesses bring on new employees, they bring on a new representative or face for the company. What an employee does or says online may come back to haunt a company, especially with the widespread use of social media. You also want to make sure your candidate is who they say they are, which ...Views: 507

Everyone likes to admire the freedom which comes with being a businessman, but that freedom comes with different restrictions and responsibilities. Dale Carnegie talked about how a person may start a business in a field in which he enjoys, only to lose that enjoyment as he becomes overwhelmed by ...Views: 760

If you waste too much time on the Internet like I do, you have probably torrented all sorts of files such as movies or other forms of media. But what if I told you that there is a faster alternative to BitTorrent which can also protect your privacy?
That is precisely what Usenet is. Usenet is ...Views: 654

Etsy is known primarily as a website for the artfully-inclined to peddle their wares. It is a great place to get customer jewelry, check out beautiful prints, or even order handmade furniture.
But, Etsy is more than just a hodgepodge site filled with every handmade item you can imagine. It is ...Views: 580

Etsy is known primarily as a website for the artfully-inclined to peddle their wares. It is a great place to get customer jewelry, check out beautiful prints, or even order handmade furniture.
But, Etsy is more than just a hodgepodge site filled with every handmade item you can imagine. It is ...Views: 509

Entrepreneurialism isn’t known, as a pursuit, for its ample time off. In fact, entrepreneurs are often prided or complimented on excessive hard work, total commitment and unwavering focus. Work/life balance is rarely particularly high on the list of entrepreneurial skills people value.
But ...Views: 540

There’s no key to eternal life (yet - scientists are still working on it). However, that doesn’t necessarily mean your fate is entirely out of your hands. By taking particular steps to improve your health that may not necessarily be obvious, you can extend your life by several years.
Humans ...Views: 1000

States and cities across the United States have been raising minimum wages in response to pressure from citizens and activists, creating pressure on businesses. But what almost everyone has missed is that aside from the raise in minimum wages, wages for the poor have been rising even in states ...Views: 487

A successful entrepreneur doesn’t spend too much time slacking off. After all, in the world of business, hard work pays off. Some of the most successful people have described their morning routines, and they all share a number of striking similarities. Notably, they get up very early, have a ...Views: 733

Being a leader comes with a laundry list of associated traits. Everything from a sense of loyalty to a risktaking spirit to a family man attitude has been listed as a necessary requirement of leadership. But leadershp isn’t just about the characteristics you do have. It’s also the mistakes you ...Views: 736

I do not think there is anyone who actually likes the word “millennial.” Millennials don’t given the negative stereotypes which surround that word. HR departments and older generations don’t because it means dealing with the reality of the millennial generation, which surpassed baby boomers as ...Views: 427

Like it or not, when you own a business it is inventible that at some point in time, you’re going to need the help of an attorney.
It isn’t as bad as it sounds, because not every legal matter means you’re getting sued left and right by every customer who comes along. The bottom line, a lot ...Views: 568

We have all heard at some point in our lives “Never put off tomorrow what you can do today.” But it is easy to say that you are going to get stuff done today, and harder to actually do them.
This is especially true for our household chores. While we know the direct benefits of getting them ...Views: 530

When you’re running a business, it can be a risky proposition to bring a partner onboard. After all, you never fully know what someone will do, and you’ll be trusting your partner with the business you built yourself. They need to be exemplary, they need to be on the same page and they need to ...Views: 535